Taupo murder trial to begin Tuesday
The jury has been selected but the trial will begin tomorrow.
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Ruapehu avalanche risk high for back country travellers
Avalanche at Tūroa ski field damages High Noon Express chairlift.
Man dies in two-vehicle collision on State Highway 1 near Turangi
Two cars have collided at the bridge on State Highway 1 North of Turangi.
Man dies in two-car crash near Turangi
An elderly man has died in a two-car crash near Lake Taupo.
One person seriously injured after cycle and car crash
The crash on Huka Falls Road has seriously injured a male cyclist near Taupo.
Man claims Highway 61 gang link in Mona Blades case
A man says he has information about the Mona Blades case which links to an Auckland gang.
Police push for social worker team for child protection
'Staff resourcing a challenge,' emails show, but new team could 'relieve some pressure'.
Lake Taupo trout: The ones that get away
Shandelle Battersby falls for the pleasures of chasing trout on Lake Taupo.
Mona Blades investigation: Startling new revelation
The Mona Blades case has taken a dramatic twist.
'People had blood coming from their heads': One dead, 18 hurt in Ohakune ski bus crash
Police rushed to the scene just after 2.30pm on Saturday.
From corporate world to an award winning B&B
Garth and Angie London realised it was time for a change in their early 50s
Watch: Truck's hair-raising overtake caught on camera
A truck driver dangerously overtook on double yellow lines, barely missing another car.
Trapped man on mountain writes farewell
Tauranga man hurt and stranded on Mt Ruapehu says he did not think he would survive.
Teenage dominatrix opens up on fatal bondage session
Renee Chignell has opened up about the 1989 dominatrix session death in a new docu-drama.
Local Focus: American scientist researches the origins of life in Rotorua
Could the origins of life be discovered in Rotorua? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Synthetic cannabis and meths main factors in death: Coroner
An extended delay in effective CPR led to brain injury and death.
Is Rotorua our closest thing to Mars?
Is there life on Mars? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Crashes near Taupo and Porirua
Two vehicles were involved in a crash on Paremata Rd, Porirua.
Local Focus: Is there a link between Rotorua and Mars?
Is there life on Mars? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Record low temperatures possible in Auckland
Auckland could be zero degrees or lower on Saturday morning.
'Joyride' Lamborghini up for sale for $419,000
A Lamborghini that made headlines last year for an alleged "joy ride" is now up for sale.
Taupō in running for Ironman world champs
Taupō is a finalist to host 2020 Ironman 70.3. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō racing for Ironman 70.3
Taupō is a finalist to host 2020 Ironman 70.3 championship. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Taupo mechanic closes after alleged joyride
A Taupo mechanic accused of taking a client's Lamborghini on a joy ride has closed.
Lake snot-making algae now in Lake Taupo
An algae species that creates mucus-like lake snot has likely now spread to Lake Taupo.
Trouser-less tramper's thank-you in song
Rescuers spot man trouser-less, huddled in the fetal position, 20m from a hut.
Tramper 'resigned himself to dying next to the river' 20m from hut
Lost man suffering from hypothermia and starvation is found after weeks in the bush.
Terminally ill man dies during bucket list cruise
What was supposed to be a meaningful holiday ended in tragedy for Rikki Hotene's family.
Get ready, there's another cold blast coming our way
A chilling southerly breeze is making its way up the country.
Council staff hit 151km/h in fleet cars
Two Taupō District Council vehicles were caught doing 151km/h.
Hey autumn ... where the bloody hell are you?
Otago town Ranfurly takes week's record for coldest place at -9.1C.
Truck driver, 70, charged over crash that killed two children
Arteen Mosaferi, 4, died at the scene and his baby brother Radeen, 2 months, died later.
Wet Queen's Birthday weekend for much of NZ
Northeasterlies and rain spread down North Island during long weekend.